Lighthouses and Life Saving at OswegoThis book tells the story of the four lighthouses and the life-saving station that have helped mariners at the oldest freshwater port in the United States in Oswego, New York. Authored by respected lighthouse historian Theodore J. Panayotoff and Michael R. Pittavino, who is the curator of the H. Lee White Museum, the book is loaded with rare photos and informative text that has now saved the history of these stations for future generations. Highly recommended. The 128-page book is available from Lighthouse Digest as item #2207 for $21.99 by calling 207-259-2121 or at www.LighthouseDigest.com.

Baker IslandThis well-researched book tells the story of one of Maine’s lesser known and almost forgotten lighthouses: Baker Island. The book is loaded with historic photos that tell of the history of the lighthouse as well as the role of the Life-Saving Service, and later the Coast Guard, as well as the history of the families who lived on the island. It is authored by Cornelia J. Cesari, whose family owns the Baker Island Schoolhouse. Baker Island is available from Lighthouse Digest as item #2208 for $21.99 plus shipping at www.LighthouseDigest.com or by calling 207-259-2121.

Lighthouse – An Illuminating History of the World’s Coastal SentinelsLavishly illustrated 197-page hard cover book, with dust jacket tells the incredible feats of engineering and inventiveness it took to create some of the world’s more well-known lighthouses, such as Sandy Hook, NJ; Stannard Rock, MI; Tillamook Rock, OR; Minot’s Ledge, MA; Cape Canaveral, FL; Makapuu Point, HI; and others. The 12”H x 8”W book, with 350 illustrations, examines these iconic buildings from every angle, including the evolution of lighthouse design and the tremendous obstacles overcome during construction. It is highly recommended by Lighthouse Digest. It is available to order from www.Lighthouse Digest.com as item #2205 for $27.99 or by calling 207-259-2121.

Tillamook Rock LighthouseThe most historically complete book on “Terrible Tilly” ever published, as researched and compiled by Debra Baldwin of Lighthouse Digest. Loaded with rare and many never before published photos, this book will provide you with a totally new perspective of life at the desolate lighthouse built on a rock on the Pacific coast. The book has128 pages, 200 historic photos, and informative text that will take you back in time, almost like a real time machine. Highly recommended by Lighthouse Digest. Tillamook Rock Lighthouse is available from www.LighthouseDigest.com for $23.99 plus shipping as item #2209 or by calling 207-259-2121.

Wave-Swept Lighthouses of New EnglandThis book primarily reexamines six of New England’s wave-swept lighthouses that have withstood the rugged testimony of time and the ingenuity of the people who built them, often times over-coming great obstacles. Written by noted lighthouse historian Jeremy D’Entremont, the book has 128 pages with 200 historic photos and informative text. Available from www.LighthouseDigest.com for $21.99 plus shipping as item #2210 or by calling 207-259-2121.

The Lighthouse & Me – History, Memoir, & ImaginationThe editor of Lighthouse Digest says that this book, “The Lighthouse & Me” by Jeffrey Burke is one of the best lighthouse books on an individual lighthouse that I’ve read in many years.” This may be in part because Jeff Burke not only lives on the island where the lighthouse is located, but, for a long time, he and his wife operated a successful bed and breakfast in the former keeper’s home Maine’s Isle au Haut Lighthouse. Peter Ralston of the Island Institute wrote, “Jeff’s book is packed full of lore, legend, and lessons learned over several decades of near-ceaseless work on behalf of the Isle au Haut Light.” This 230 page book is an easy read and includes some photos and illustrations to help the reader along the way. If you love Maine or lighthouses, this book is for you. Highly recommended by Lighthouse Digest. It is available from Lighthouse Digest for $18.95 plus shipping as item #2211.

All About Nubble LightThis is a wonderful book about Maine’s Cape Neddick Light Station, which is more commonly known as Nubble Light. Packed with beautiful color images, historic black and white photos, and informative and entertaining text; this book is beautifully designed. You won’t be disappointed. Authored by noted lighthouse historian Jeremy D’Entremont. Soft cover book, 5½”W x 7”H with 158 pages. This book is available from www.LighthouseDigest.com as item #3500 for $14.95 plus shipping or by calling 207-259-2121.

Halfway Rock Light StationThis is a fabulous book printed on high quality paper with French flaps authored by Ford S. Reiche, the man who purchased, saved, and restored one of Maine’s Ten Most Endangered Historic Properties. It is loaded with an amazing 240 photographs within its 192 pages, including historic photos of the light and its keepers, as well as contemporary images of before and after its amazing transformation. It is extremely well written and researched and is highly recommended by Lighthouse Digest. This book belongs in every lighthouse home library. To order, send $30.00 plus $5.00 shipping to Ford Reiche, 54 Bartol Road, Freeport, ME 04032.

If I Were A LighthouseThis is a small booklet which is part of a series of books of rhymes for young readers by Richard Rensberry from Quick Turtle Books. Illustrated in full color, this one is about Great Lakes Lighthouses. This book is not available from Lighthouse Digest, but can be found at online book sellers, generally selling for $7.99.

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